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Rifton

New York · 456 residents · 1.24 sq mi
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Rifton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,139. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $313,800. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 178%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
456
−9%since 2000
from 501 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
368 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 404 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.6
+17%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1583565557539512000201020202024Rifton
2024541
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,139
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,294
+33%since 2000
from $22,015 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.271
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$313,800
+178%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
51.9%
−25.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
18.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.8%
+34.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−52.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+140%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(466)
Black1.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(9)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.1%(45)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(407)
Black1.8%(8)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(29)
Asian0.9%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.3%(97)
Diversity Score
21
+135%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.0%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
30.0%
+22.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+62%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 95.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
39.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
64.9%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.7%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rifton, New York?

Rifton, New York has about 456 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rifton, New York?

The typical household in Rifton, New York earns about $65,139 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rifton, New York expensive?

In Rifton, New York, the median home is worth about $313,800.

How educated are people in Rifton, New York?

About 40.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rifton, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rifton, New York?

About 0.0% of people in Rifton, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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